TexMessage: Texas Republicans roast Eric Holder on Facebook

TEXMESSAGE

Thursday, June 21

If Twitter gives us the first reaction to breaking news from our Texas delegation (in 140 characters or less), Facebook gives elected officials a chance for “in-depth” analysis (more than 140 characters).

After yesterday’s House committee vote to find Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress, many Texas politicians took to their Facebook pages to explain their (critical) views. Republicans, at least.

Congressman Pete Olson

“Mr. Holder gives us no choice. If contempt proceedings move forward, I will support them so we learn the truth.”

Congressman Kevin Brady

“If you have nothing to hide, why is AG Holder so determined to keep the truth about Operation Fast and Furious from coming out?”

Senator John Cornyn

“Cornyn on WH assertion of exec privilege: “The AG and now the President have refused to turn over documents to investigators and failed to hold anyone accountable for his department’s mishandling of Fast and Furious”